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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.49, 354.59 and 120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.49, 354.59 and 120.77 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.49 : 354.59 = 120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.49/354.59 = 120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.49x = 354.59 × 120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.49x = 42,821.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,821.46/236.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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